This welcoming, supportive workshop offers a space for artistic expiration; reflecting on the moments of creative spark that make festivals so special. Working with poet Toby Campion you will be guided through a mix of drawing, writing, discussion and reflection to create your own visual poem. No prior experience is required. The emphasis is on curiosity and experimentation, supporting you to leave with fresh insights, new creative approaches and having had the chance to try something new.
Presented in association with the Forward Prizes for Poetry and Queen Mary University of London
Toby Campion is an award-winning poet and playwright. A former UK National Poetry Slam champion and World Poetry Slam finalist, Toby has performed his work across the UK and around the world, from Glastonbury Festival and the Royal Albert Hall to the South Korean National Assembly, and been featured on national broadcasts including the Arts Show with Jonathan Ross, BBC News and Sunday Politics. Winner of the Aesthetica Creative Writing Award 2024 and shortlisted in the Forward Prizes 2024, Toby runs queer writing salon, verse, and teaches creative writing at City Lit.
